Denzel Washington Opened Up About Will Smith's Oscars Slap Incident After Taking Him Aside During The Event
msn.comcompeting for the various Best Actor prizes. However, the two have remained friendly, with Smith even opening up about the sincere message Washington gave him at the SAG Awards.
Given their closeness, it’s no surprise that the King Richard star revealed during his Oscars speech that Washington spoke to him after he slapped Chris Rock.
At a leadership summit hosted by bishop T. D. Jakes (via Variety), Washington shared thoughts that mirror what he told his fellow actor that night: The incident between the Fresh Prince alum and Chris Rock occurred as the latter was preparing to present the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature.
When referring to Jada Pinkett Smith, Rock mentioned that he couldn’t wait to see her in a G. I. Jane sequel. The barb was referencing her shaved head, which Pinkett Smith is sporting due to alopecia.
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